Why do you partner with Catholic Education Arizona? We believe that Catholic Schools consistently offer a high level of academic excellence infused with strong values in a supportive environment. My husband and business partner was a product of Catholic education. Unfortunately, he and his brothers were unable to complete their [...]
Dear Friends, I pray you have a Blessed Lenten Season and experience the gratitude and joyful renewal that God’s love brings to each of us. Now we turn the corner to one of the most exciting times of year at Catholic Education Arizona-Arizona Tax Credit Deadlines! It’s exciting because we [...]
Welcome to the Lenten season! A time to prepare and a time for hope. Hope for the joy that Spring will bring, hope for peace, and hope that our faith will be renewed by the Resurrection of our Lord in the weeks to come. At Catholic Education Arizona, our hope [...]
Saint Mary Basha '89 Seton Catholic High School '93 Background: Out of 8 children, I was the 4th born to Santino and Socorro Bernasconi. My mother Socorro whose name means “help” in Spanish was a Precious Blood Sister at the age of 16. At the same time, my father, Santino, [...]
Jim Pogge joins CEA as the Director of Development, focusing on Corporate Relations and Corporate Tax Credits. Jim joins us after 3 ½ years as the Director of Advancement at Seton Catholic Preparatory in Chandler, Arizona. At Seton, Jim’s Advancement Team directed the annual fund, resurrected fundraising events, spearheaded corporate [...]
February – Month to Remember “Heart Health” When we hear “heart health”, we think about EKG’s, nutrition and activity to promote longevity and happiness in our lives. I want to take that a step further and include our willingness to serve as another important aspect of “heart health.” When I [...]
National Catholic Schools Week is celebrated at Catholic schools throughout the country every year. This year, it kicks off on Sunday January 30 and runs through February 5. National Catholic Schools Week originated in 1974 and often has a specific theme. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2022 is [...]
BACKGROUND After graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1992 I went on scholarship to play football at Mesa Community College for two years and then finished my career at Western New Mexico University. I completed my BS in secondary education with a minor in social studies and my [...]
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022! A time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and of course, resolutions if they suit you. I believe in setting intentions or resolutions for the New Year for a number of reasons. Let me share a few of them with you: First, we all need [...]
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! May 2022 be your best and blessed yet. We are blessed to be a part of such a vibrant community in the Diocese of Phoenix. We have many organizations who not only serve others to change lives, but where we can serve with our time, [...]
